Vanillite sits at the start of its evolution line — not yet at full power, but that changes fast. Most trainers push through to Vanilluxe as fast as possible. Only weak to Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. Known as the Fresh Snow Pokemon.
Vanillite's spread isn't flashy. Sp. Atk leads, HP trails, 0 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Unable to survive in hot areas, it makes itself comfortable by breathing out air cold enough to cause snow. It burrows into the snow to sleep.
Supposedly, this Pokémon was born from an icicle. It spews out freezing air at −58 degrees Fahrenheit to make itself more comfortable.
Vanillite Weakness
FragileType-wise, Vanillite takes extra damage from Fire, Fighting, Rock, and Steel. 4 weaknesses is about average, nothing too hard to play around.
Vanillite is the start of a three-stage chain. It evolves into Vanillish first, then eventually reaches Vanilluxe. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via one egg group. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total.
How to Evolve
Breed Vanillite easily with 84 breeding partners from the Mineral egg group.
Best Build
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 9.
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TMs define Vanillite's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Blizzard and Ice Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Steel coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Aurora Veil and Autotomize give Vanillite options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Autotomize and Ice Shard give Vanillite options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Autotomize and Ice Shard give Vanillite options it can't learn any other way, and Ghost and Normal coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Blizzard and Ice Beam. The egg moves push it further.
Vanillite doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Black, X, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Vanillite is available from early-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 124 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations
124 walking and surfing encounters at Lv. 7-65 for Vanillite across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
moderate rates across 4 locations for Vanillite in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations
walking encounters for Vanillite across 4 spots at Lv. 30-33. The catch is that Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
A few locations for Vanillite with moderate rates across mid-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations
Vanillite isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Vanillish to unlock its full potential. At 305 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Vanillite evolves into Vanillish at level 35. Vanillite is the base form in a 3-stage evolutionary line.
Ice Body is the go-to ability for Vanillite. It heals for 1/16 max HP after each turn during hail. Its hidden ability Weak Armor can work in specific setups. Snow Cloak is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.
Vanillite fills the balanced role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 65 Sp. Atk). Base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's fragile — can't afford to take many hits.
Vanillite appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Vanillite has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A